Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis (March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, film producer, writer, film director and singer. He is best-known for his slapstick humor in stage, radio, screen, recording and television. Lewis is also known for his charity fund-raising telethons and position as national chairman for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Lewis won several awards for lifetime achievements from The American Comedy Awards, The Golden Camera, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and The Venice Film Festival, and he has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Who is Jerry Lewis?+
Jerry Lewis was a prolific American comedian, actor, and filmmaker who became a global icon for his physical comedy and directorial innovations.
What is Jerry Lewis known for?+
He is renowned for his pioneering slapstick work in films such as The Nutty Professor and The Bellboy, and for hosting the annual MDA Labor Day Telethon for decades.
Which company is Jerry Lewis associated with?+
Lewis maintained a powerful, long-standing creative partnership with Paramount Pictures, where he held significant control over his projects as a writer and director.
